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July 7, 2011 The use of CT scans in children is rising. Although the improved technology makes scanning pediatric patients easier, many in the industry worry scans contain doses are too large for children’s body... More »June 9, 2011 Children with pediatric sarcoma can be spared the additional radiation of single photon emission computed tomorgraphy (SPECT). PET/CT imaging alone does the trick, according to a study presented this... More »June 23, 2010 If radiologists don't start addressing cumulative radiation history, someone else will do it for them and radiologists won't like the results, according to a speaker at the International Society for... More »May 24, 2010 Much is known about dose reduction and adult patients, but what about kids? The literature is scant, but that doesn’t mean solutions don’t exist, according to a presenter at the International Society... More »May 20, 2009 When it comes to iodinated contrast reactions in children, it’s important to have a policy in place before the need arises, as well as appropriate training, equipment, and physiologic ranges,... More »December 7, 2008 Educational efforts to raise awareness about the associated risks of CT-based radiation exposure and the need to keep children from receiving unnecessary scans seem to be achieving traction among... More »October 6, 2008 July 1, 2008 The Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging rolled out its Image Gently campaign in January with a successful website launch and maintained that momentum through the first half of 2008 with... More »May 1, 2008 The combination of tube current modulation and bismuth shields during pediatric chest CT scanning can reduce radiation dose with a minimal impact on image quality, according to researchers from Duke... More »April 1, 2008 Patient protection strategies ranging from automated exposure to flagging systems are becoming the norm This year for the first time the RSNA meeting offered a scientific abstract session dedicated... More »
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Fabricate Findings for a Payable Diagnosis?
Eric Postal, MD
, February 6, 2012
In our bizarre world of getting paid not for what we do but rather why we did it, we often find ourselves holding the bag when a referrer ordered a study that the insurer decided was “inappropriate.”
Screening Ultrasound Exams Should Not Be Limited
Tim Myers, MD
, February 2, 2012
The more advanced and more complicated the disease process, the more likely the patient will end up with surgery and/or amputation, increasing the cost of initial care and the additional intervention.
Radiology Comic: Doctors Cheating
James Chang, MD
, January 31, 2012
 James Chang, MD's latest comic takes on the recent news investigation into radiologists' use of recalls for board exam prep.
How to Brand Your Radiology Practice
Richard Woodcock, MD
, January 30, 2012
In an environment where competition is increasing, branding your practice can be very useful. Here's how.
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Improve EHR Systems by Rethinking Medical Billing Daniel Essin, MA, MD, February 6, 2012 Separating billing-related data from other clinical documentation and transmitting it to a billing system is not difficult …no matter how the charting is done.
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